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Greek Coast
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Greek Coast-Patmos
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Kidron Valley and Mt of Olives from City of David -
A 2900-foot hill - main burial grounds for the city.
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Mt. Of Olives
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Jerusalem
Looking north & west down from the Mount
of Olives
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Jerusalem
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Matt 20:17 As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem , He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves…..
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Zech 14:4
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Zech 14:3-4 Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. 4 In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east;
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and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south.
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Eastern ( Golden ) Gate
Muslim Cemetery
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The Golden Gate is the eastern gate of Jerusalem. Christ entered through this gate in Matthew 21 when he made His triumphal entry.
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Eastern Gate
Some think this is the gate through which Christ will enter when He returns to set up His kingdom.
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Ezek 44:1-3 However, the dimensions of the "Golden Gate" do not correspond with Ezekiel's gate, which is still future.
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It was 1543 when Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent had the gate closed and walled up a second time. Today it still stands closed.
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Agora
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AGORA
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Ancient Town Meeting
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Unknown “god” Altar Stone
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Jail in Philippi
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Philippi
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Taurus Mountains( crossed by Paul &
Silas )
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Egnatian Road Traveled by Paul in
Macedonia
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Harbor at Thessalonica
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Modern Thessaloniki
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Wandering TouristsThessalonica
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20th Cen. Berean Altar Honoring
Paul’s Visit
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GREECE
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Introduction
Author is
Paul
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Date of Writing
51 A.D.
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Place of Writing
Corinth
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Purpose
•To encourage the saints there
•To refute false charges by the enemy
•To correct some errors being disseminated
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Book Outline
I. Reflections / Commendations 1-3
II. Instructions 4-5
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Outline - Ch. 1
•An Elect people - 1-4•An Exemplary people - 5-7•An Enthusiastic people - 8•An Expectant people - 9-
10
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Exposition
1 Thes. 1:3FAITH PRODUCED
WORKLOVE PROMPTED
LABOR.
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1 Thes. 1:3
HOPE INSPIRED ENDURANCE
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YOUR WORK OF FAITH =TURNED TO GOD FROM
IDOLSYOUR LABOR OF LOVE =
SERVE THE LIVING,TRUE GOD
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PATIENCE OF HOPE = WAIT FOR HIS SON FROM
HEAVEN
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Chapter 2
Paul’s Ministry - 3 characters 2:1-12 :A. The Faithful Steward 2:1-6
The Manner of his ministry v. 1-2
The Message of his ministry v.3a
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The Faithful Steward
The Motive of his ministry v. 3b
The Method of his ministry v.3c-6
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The Loving Mother
B. The Loving Mother 2:7-8
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The Concerned Father
C. The Concerned Father 2:9-12
His work v. 9
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The Concerned Father
His walk v.10
His words v.11-12
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Divine Resources in times of Suffering 2:13-
20A. God’s Word within us 2:13
They appreciated the Word
They applied the Word
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Divine Resources
B. God’s people around us 2:14-16
C. God’s glory and hope before us 2:17-20
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Chapter 3 3 Ministries to Help
Establish Young Believers Provide discipleship / encouragement 1-5
Timothy was sent by Paul to encourage, strengthen & remind them that suffering was expected when living for Christ.
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3 Ministries
Communicate regularly 6-8
Paul was concerned about their progress in spiritual maturity. He received a good report about them.
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3 Ministries
Pray for them 9-13That :3 Requests 1. They grow strong in their faith 10
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3 Requests
2. Their love might abound for one another ( - allelon )
v. 12
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3 Requests
3. They live a life of holiness v. 13
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Chapter 4 v. 1-12OUR WALK
Walk in Holiness v. 1-8
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Walk in Holiness
A. For the purpose of pleasing God v. 1
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Walk in Holiness
B. For the purpose of obeying God v. 2-3
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Walk in Holiness
3 Instructions :
1. Abstain From Immorality
(vs. 3b)
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Walk in Holiness
3 Instructions :
2. Know How to Possess Your Vessel (vss. 4-5)
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3 Instructions :
3. Do Not Trespass and Defraud a Brother (vs. 6a)
Walk in Holiness
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Walk in Holiness
C. For the purpose of glorifying God v. 4-5
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Walk in Holiness
D. For the purpose of escaping the judgment of God v. 6-8
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Walk in Harmony v. 9-10
A. Love your fellow brother in Christ
B. Excel even more in your love
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Walk in Honesty v. 11-12
Practice a life of :
1. Inward Humility
2. Demonstrated Integrity
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4:13-18The Comfort of His Coming
I. REVELATION - We have God’s truth - v.13, 15a
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The Comfort of His Coming
II. RETURN - Christ is coming again - v. 14-15
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The Comfort of His Coming
III. RESURRECTION - The Christian dead will rise -
v. 15-16
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The Comfort of His Coming
IV. RAPTURE - Living believers caught up - v.17
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The Comfort of His Coming
V. REUNION - Christians forever with the Lord -
v. 17-18
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CH. 5Contrast the Lost and Saved v.1-11
V. 1-2 Knowledge vs. Ignorance –
Day of the Lord
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V. 3-5 Expectancy vs. Surprise
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V. 6-8 Soberness vs. Drunkenness
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V. 9-11 Salvation vs. Judgment
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Essentials of a Church Family v. 12-28
v. 12-13 Leadership
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V. 14-16 Partnership
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V. 17-28 Worship
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